Initially, based on the experimental activities performed at the Construction Technologies Institute (ITC) laboratories of the Italian National Research Council (CNR), numerical simulations are run to interpret and reproduce the experimentally tested response of two full-scale facade units. Thereafter, sophisticated 3D finite element models are calibrated acquiring information on the fundamental mechanisms accountable for the dynamics in facades.
Recent dynamic events, such as Alaska and San Fernando earthquakes, have shown shortcomings in contemporary facade design processes, exacerbated by the occurrence of non-structural component damage and failure when subjected to extreme wind loads or seismic events. Accordingly, in the present work the feasibility of an original and advanced dissipation technology is pursued investigating on the facade performance by testing and modeling strategies.
Integrated shape memory alloy devices toward a high-performance glazed curtain wall seismic retrofit
Casagrande Lorenzo;Bonati Antonio;Occhiuzzi Antonio;
2019
Abstract
Recent dynamic events, such as Alaska and San Fernando earthquakes, have shown shortcomings in contemporary facade design processes, exacerbated by the occurrence of non-structural component damage and failure when subjected to extreme wind loads or seismic events. Accordingly, in the present work the feasibility of an original and advanced dissipation technology is pursued investigating on the facade performance by testing and modeling strategies.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
